Men killed on M1 yesterday named as Alan Trethewey from Watford and Spencer Bell from Bushey

The two men who died on the M1 near Garston yesterday have been named as Alan Trethewey and Spencer Bell.

Police were called to the motorway yesterday after reports of a man, later identified as Mr Trethewey, falling from a bridge onto the M1.

Following the incident a number of drivers stopped to help the 67-year-old man of Bucknalls Lane, Garston, including Spencer Bell who left his car and ventured onto the motorway.

Mr Bell, 71, from Bushey, was then struck by a vehicle in the attempt.

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Today Mr Bell’s family paid tribute to him saying: “Spencer was the most loving, funny and generous person. Everyone who knew him loved his quick wit and kindness. We cannot imagine life without him, he always had a smile on his face and loved life.

“Knowing he died in such a selfless way is no comfort. But we would not have expected anything else of him. He loved and was loved dearly, by his wife Wendy, his three children, sons in laws, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.”

A true hero doesn't think about them self when they are needed. This is such a sad story in one way but heartwarming in another. Three victims here if you include the driver who hit the good samaritan and they all need to be in our thoughts and the people left behind.

A true hero doesn't think about them self when they are needed. This is such a sad story in one way but heartwarming in another. Three victims here if you include the driver who hit the good samaritan and they all need to be in our thoughts and the people left behind.Hornets number 12 fan

strange the wo have blocked any comments being made from saturdays statement about the guy that "fell" from the bridge and caused the death of the good samaritan that tried to help him.

strange the wo have blocked any comments being made from saturdays statement about the guy that "fell" from the bridge and caused the death of the good samaritan that tried to help him.onlyonerodthomas

onlyonerodthomas wrote:
strange the wo have blocked any comments being made from saturdays statement about the guy that &quot;fell" from the bridge and caused the death of the good samaritan that tried to help him.

I think it's because a lot people, who don't know any of the facts, were insinuating that the man who fell from the bridge caused the death of the good Samaritan.

THe WO have removed the right to comment as know-nothing fools commenting in such a manner could cause great distress to the family of the deceased.

IN SIMPLE TERMS FOR onlyonerodthomas-Bec
ause of heartless buffoons like you.

[quote][p][bold]onlyonerodthomas[/bold] wrote:
strange the wo have blocked any comments being made from saturdays statement about the guy that "fell" from the bridge and caused the death of the good samaritan that tried to help him.[/p][/quote]I think it's because a lot people, who don't know any of the facts, were insinuating that the man who fell from the bridge caused the death of the good Samaritan.
THe WO have removed the right to comment as know-nothing fools commenting in such a manner could cause great distress to the family of the deceased.
IN SIMPLE TERMS FOR onlyonerodthomas-Bec
ause of heartless buffoons like you.CaptainPC